The Role:- Is in charge of all the steps of the Purchasing process for assigned category - Is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activities - Is accountable for the purchasing performance of the assigned category - Leads the negotiation of major local supplier contracts to deliver outcomes aligned with business and external customer requirements - Manages the communication and the roll-out of regional & global contracts in Thailand with the support of the Purchasing Manager, the Regional category Manager and PSRs - Ensures the compliance to the Purchasing process and to the Risk Management process

Is the key point of contact for local suppliers - Manages local supplier relationships - Develops positive relationships with all major local suppliers - Is in charge of the assessment of the local suppliers

Coordinates and animates the local category network - Is responsible for the management of the local supplier database - Deploys best practices & manages local projects

Develops high quality relationships with the Business Units & Functions management globally - Ensures their satisfaction by taking into account their expectations and priorities - Informs them of the purchasing performance on their scope

Essential Skills / Qualifications:- University degree in mechanical engineering with commercial/trading knowledge - An experience in the field of Project procurement coordination is requested - At least 5 working years experience in a manufacturing environment